Nejmeh Square
Nejmeh Square
ساحة النجمة Place de l'Étoile | |
|---|---|
Square | |
The Clock Tower center of Nejmeh Square | |
| Coordinates: 33°53′48.04″N 35°30′16.34″E / 33.8966778°N 35.5045389°E | |
| Government | |
| • Municipality | Beirut Municipality |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.245 km2 (0.867 sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Nejmeh Square (Arabic: ساحة النجمة) or Place de l'Étoile is the central square in the Downtown area of Beirut, Lebanon. It is home to the Lebanese Parliament and its complementary buildings, two cathedrals, a museum, and several cafes and restaurants. Most notable for its Art Deco architecture, the square has become a recognizable icon of the city of Beirut worldwide.